Wales vs Republic of Ireland odds: Doubts over odds-on Dragons

It’s a slight surprise to find the hosts priced as 19/20 favourites in William Hill’s Wales vs Ireland betting odds. They haven’t beaten their neighbours from across the Irish Sea since 2012, losing at home and finishing below them in World Cup 2018 qualifying.

That suggests that the Irish are a far more attractive prospect at a 7/2 pick, whilst if you predict a draw as the likely outcome, this available to back at 2/1 odds.

In Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey and Ben Davies, manager Ryan Giggs arguably possesses higher quality individuals. However, the Boys in Green deliver far more consistently, qualifying for the last two European Championships and reaching the World Cup 2018 play-offs ahead of Wales.

Wales will be counting on Gareth Bale to make the difference against the Republic of Ireland

The pick of our Wales vs Republic of Ireland predictions is the 23/20 for the first half to serve up no goals. This was a winner in each of their last four collisions.

Euro 2016 semi-finalists Wales have scored before the break in only one of their past nine fixtures – the 6-0 thrashing of China in Giggs’ dugout debut. O’Neill’s squad have also been given cause to celebrate prior to half time just once in six encounters.

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